EV Model Comparisons: Side-by-Side Cost to Own
Real numbers for 2026. Purchase price, charging cost, and full 5-year TCO — no fluff.
Tesla Model 3 vs Chevy Bolt EV
Price
$40,240
$26,500
Range
272 mi
259 mi
5-yr TCO
$33,066
$27,700
Lower TCO
Chevy Bolt EV
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Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
Price
$43,990
$41,450
Range
320 mi
266 mi
5-yr TCO
$36,546
$34,382
Lower TCO
Hyundai Ioniq 5
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Tesla Model 3 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
Price
$40,240
$41,450
Range
272 mi
266 mi
5-yr TCO
$33,066
$34,382
Lower TCO
Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6
Price
$40,240
$42,600
Range
272 mi
310 mi
5-yr TCO
$33,066
$34,059
Lower TCO
Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model Y vs Kia EV6
Price
$43,990
$42,600
Range
320 mi
310 mi
5-yr TCO
$36,546
$34,059
Lower TCO
Kia EV6
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Tesla Model 3 vs Ford Mustang Mach-E
Price
$40,240
$42,995
Range
272 mi
270 mi
5-yr TCO
$33,066
$37,913
Lower TCO
Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model Y vs Ford Mustang Mach-E
Price
$43,990
$42,995
Range
320 mi
270 mi
5-yr TCO
$36,546
$37,913
Lower TCO
Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Model 3 vs Volkswagen ID.4
Price
$40,240
$38,995
Range
272 mi
206 mi
5-yr TCO
$33,066
$35,647
Lower TCO
Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model Y vs Chevy Equinox EV
Price
$43,990
$34,995
Range
320 mi
280 mi
5-yr TCO
$36,546
$31,658
Lower TCO
Chevy Equinox EV
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Ford F-150 Lightning vs Rivian R1S
Price
$49,995
$75,900
Range
240 mi
321 mi
5-yr TCO
$42,198
$59,857
Lower TCO
Ford F-150 Lightning
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6
Price
$41,450
$42,600
Range
266 mi
310 mi
5-yr TCO
$34,382
$34,059
Lower TCO
Kia EV6
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Chevy Bolt EV vs Volkswagen ID.4
Price
$26,500
$38,995
Range
259 mi
206 mi
5-yr TCO
$27,700
$35,647
Lower TCO
Chevy Bolt EV
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Tesla Model Y vs Volkswagen ID.4
Price
$43,990
$38,995
Range
320 mi
206 mi
5-yr TCO
$36,546
$35,647
Lower TCO
Volkswagen ID.4
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About These Numbers
5-year TCO = depreciation + fuel (at 16.1¢/kWh national avg) + insurance + maintenance. Assumes 12,000 miles/year. Gas price: $3.2/gallon. Federal $7,500 EV tax credit ended September 2025 — state incentives may still apply.
See individual model pages for full breakdowns: EV Model Cost Overview →